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§3472. Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment.

(a) All cranes and other hoisting equipment and the operation thereof shall comply
with Group 13 and this Article (14).

(b) Every crane not part of a vessel's permanent equipment shall be equipped
with a load indicating device, a load moment device, or a device that prevents
an overload condition. Only approved devices as defined in the General Safety
Industry Orders, Section 3206 shall be used.

Exceptions:

1. Trolley equipped bridge-type cranes while handling containers known to be
and identified as empty, or loaded, or while hoisting other lifts by means of
a lifting beam supplied by the crane manufacturer for the purpose and in all
cases within the crane rating;

2. While handling bulk commodities or cargoes by means of clamshell bucket or
magnet;

3. While used to handle or hold hoses in connection with transfer of bulk liquids
or other hose handled products; or

4. While the crane is used exclusively to handle cargo or equipment the total
actual gross weight of which is known by means of marking of the unit or units
hoisted, when such total actual gross weight never exceeds 11,200 pounds, and
when 11,200 pounds is less than the rated capacity of the crane at the maximum
outreach that is possible under the conditions of use at the time.

(c) Marking shall be conspicuously placed giving units of measure in pounds
or both pounds and kilograms, capacity of the indicating system, accuracy of
the indicating system, and operating instructions and precautions. In the case
of systems utilizing indications other than actual weights, the marking shall
include data on the means of measurement, capacity of the system, accuracy of
the system, and operating instructions and precautions. If the system used provides
no readout, but is such as to automatically cease crane operation when the rated
load limit under any specific condition of use is reached, marking shall be
provided giving the make and model of the device installed, a description of
what it does, how it is operated, and any necessary precautions regarding the
system. All weight indications, other types of loading indications, and other
data required shall be readily visible to the operator.

(d) Wind-Indicating Devices.

(1) After the effective date of these orders, each rail-mounted bridge and portal
crane located outside of an enclosed structure shall be fitted with an operable
wind-indicating device.

(2) The wind-indicating device shall provide a visible measure of velocity or
an audible warning to alert the operator of high wind conditions. That warning
shall be transmitted whenever the following circumstances are present.

(A) When the wind velocity reaches the warning speed, not exceeding the crane
manufacturer's recommendations; and
(B) When wind velocity reaches the shutdown speed, not exceeding the crane manufacturer's
recommendations, at which work is to be stopped and the crane secured.

(3) Instructions. The employer shall post operating instructions for high wind
conditions in the operator's cab of each crane. Operators shall be directed
to comply with these instructions. The instructions shall include procedures
for responding to high wind alerts and for any coordination necessary with other
cranes.

(e) Securing of cranes in high winds.

(1) When the wind reaches the crane's warning speed:

(A) Gantry travel shall be stopped; and

(B) The crane shall be readied for shutdown.

(2) When the wind reaches the crane's shutdown speed:

(A) Any portion of the crane spanning or partially spanning a vessel shall be
moved clear of the vessel if safe to do so; and

(B) The crane shall be secured against travel, using all available means of
securing.

(f) The employer shall monitor local weather conditions by subscribing to a
weather service or using equally effective means.

(g) Communications. Means of communication shall be provided between the operator's
cab and the base of the gantry of all rail-mounted cranes. This requirement
may be met by telephone, radio, sound-signaling system or other effective methods,
but not solely by hand-signaling.

(h) Qualifications of Machinery Operators.

(1) Only those employees determined by the employer to be competent by reason
of training or experience, and who understand the signs, notices and operating
instructions and are familiar with the signal code in use shall be permitted
to operate a crane, winch or other power operated cargo handling apparatus,
or any power operated vehicle, or give signals to the operator of any hoisting
apparatus.

Exception: Employees being trained and supervised by a designated person may
operate such machinery and give signals to operators during training.

(2) No employee known to have defective uncorrected eyesight or hearing, or
to be suffering from heart disease, epilepsy, or similar ailments which may
suddenly incapacitate him shall be permitted to operate a crane, winch or other
power-operated cargo handling apparatus or a power-operated vehicle.

(2) Boom Guards. Cage-type boom guards, insulating links or proximity warning
devices may be used on cranes, but they shall not be used in place of the required
clearances.

(j) Routine Inspection

(1) Qualified persons shall visually inspect each crane and derrick on each day
of use for defects in functional operating components and shall report any defect
found to the employer. The employer shall inform the operator of the findings.

(2) A qualified person shall thoroughly inspect all functional components and
accessible structural features of each crane or device at monthly intervals.

(3) Any defects found during such inspections which may create a safety hazard
shall be corrected before further equipment use. Repairs shall be performed only
by qualified persons.

(4) A record of monthly inspections shall be maintained for six months in or on
the crane or derrick or at the terminal.

(k) A seat (lap) belt, meeting the requirements of 49 CFR 571.208-210 for a Type
1 seat belt assembly, shall be installed on the operator's seat of high speed
container gantry cranes where the seat trolleys.